Inspired by Mary Jean Chan’s poetry, composer Nicola T. Chang creates a new score for CLS musicians and traditional Chinese instruments, weaving an immersive dialogue of words and music in partnership with Faber & Faber.
Singer, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Dani Larkin takes centre stage for the November Irish Folk Nights at Kings Place. Her eagerly anticipated sophomore record, Next Of Kin, released 30 Jan 2026 via Wipe Out Music, has been heralded as a 'transformational experience' (Mojo), playlisted across RTÉ Radio One, Double J Radio and BBC Radio 6, and garnered more praise from Rolling Stone, Songlines, Hotpress and The Irish Times.
Artists-in-Residence, GBSR Duo join forces with close collaborator Pianist Joseph Havlat and guests for a charged evening in our Composer-in-Focus, Steve Martland series.
Ranagri's Say Hello Tour heralds a bold new era for this award-winning indie folk band, bringing their signature cinematic, prog-infused folk music to venues up and down the UK this Autumn, landing at Kings Place in November.
The London premiere of Flight Pass, a bold new piano-trio commission from Fergus McCreadie, commissioned by Chamber Music Scotland and Kings Place for the EFG London Jazz Festival. Known for his electrifying mix of jazz and Scottish folk, McCreadie now brings that sound into a fresh chamber setting for a one-off performance bursting with colour and storytelling.
New London jazz supergroup Beyond Category joins forces with Brooklyn hip-hop icon Jeru the Damaja to celebrate the legacy of the great Duke Ellington with this ground breaking album launch show. Taking Ellington’s melodic swing and powerful words as their inspiration, this unique ensemble break down the boundaries between swing, hip-hop and spoken word.
Making a welcome return to Kings Place, Blazin’ Fiddles champion Scotland’s rich regional fiddle styles, driven by exceptional piano and guitar accompaniment. Scotland's Folk Band of the Year 2025, Jenna Reid, Kristan Harvey, Rua Macmillan, Angus Lyon and Anna Massie deliver quicksilver virtuosity, tight ensemble playing, and sets brimming with lift, drive, character and craic.
American trumpeter Ambrose Akinmusire is one of the most important jazz musicians of his generation, recognized for the emotional impact of his playing and the originality of his music. Following a Grammynomination in 2025 for Best Jazz Instrumental Album, he returns to London with his quartet and a new, yet-to-be-released album.
Baroque, contemporary, rock, improvisation… expect everything from Eric Vloeimans, Joanna MacGregor and Brighton Philharmonic Strings, returning after a triumphant Kings Place debut last year.
Indian classical and British grit meet Norwegian soundscapes in a dynamic collaboration between Patrick Shaw-Iversen (contrabass flute and concert flutes), Harpreet Bansal (Indian classical violin), and Shri Sriram (electric bass and tablas).
An electrifying celebration of contemporary Scottish folk, this tour brings together two of the scene’s most compelling forces: Hannah Rarity and Heron Valley.
Emma Rawicz’s Cloudwalker delivers fearless, spontaneous improvisation with a bold, international quartet. A unique blend of Nordic jazz, classical harmony, rock, and Brazilian grooves, it promises thrilling, uncharted soundscapes and a stellar sense of play.
An exclusive concert celebrating the release of the critically acclaimed album Vital Spark (The Music of Kenny Wheeler), featuring the legendary Dave Holland, Norma Winstone MBE and The London Vocal Project.
A meeting of two exceptional talents, as Irish fiddle master Martin Hayes and cellist Kate Ellis come together for a Songlines Encounters performance unlike any other, where tradition and contemporary exploration intertwine.
Japanese big-band Minyo Crusaders rework historic Japanese folk songs (min’yō) with Latin, African, Caribbean and Asian rhythms.
Janice Burns & Jon Doran are an award-winning Anglo-Scottish duo who came together after discovering a shared love of traditional music. In this special Future Folk show, they'll lead us into the festive season, presenting their brand-new festive album 'Great Joy to the New'.
This show is a meditation on the artist and the muse, past and present. Moving seamlessly through different eras, Olivia will perform new material and ideas, while revisiting beloved and lesser-known songs from her growing back catalogue.
For thousands of years the Psalms have been sung and remembered – words of sorrow, joy and hope that have travelled across generations and cultures. Aurora Orchestra’s latest collaboration with the BBC Singers brings together three composers.
Following a hugely successful run of shows, Steve Knightley and the Winter Yards Band return in Autumn 2026. Best known as co-founder of revered folk phenomenon Show of Hands, Steve Knightley’s latest work blends poetic songwriting with a cinematic acoustic sound, a ‘folk noir’ style which has been winning audiences across the UK.
Often described as the “Irish Joni Mitchell,” singer-songwriter Gráinne Hunt is one of the standout voices in contemporary Irish folk. Her songs combine poetic storytelling with warmth and emotional honesty. As part of Irish Folk Nights at Kings Place, she is joined by San Diego musician Jules Stewart for an intimate evening of beautifully crafted songs and harmonies.
Violinist Catherina Lee and pianist Miles Walter bring an adventurous programme to Kings Place, pairing masterworks by Mozart, Debussy and Franck with striking works by Kurtág and Dora Pejačević. An evening of rich musical contrasts, virtuosity and intimate chamber dialogue.
Legendary 70’s Tyneside folk-rock pioneers Lindisfarne present a classic five-piece line-up of long-time members, fronted by founder-member Rod Clements on vocals, mandolin, and guitar.
This outstanding quartet brings together four of the most influential voices in Celtic music for a special Kings Place performance - Duncan Chisholm, Michael McGoldrick, Gerry O' Connor and Tony Byrne.
Martyn Joseph is a completely unique and mind-blowing artist. For one man and a guitar he creates a performance with a huge far-reaching sound that is energetic, compelling, and passionate. He returns to Hall One after multiple sell-out Kings Place shows.